slimboli: i have never had a counterfit since i bought some junk in cabo. mine are fresh. but frankly they cost too much, and they are overrated. dr puts out cigars that are better than the cubans. years ago la finca was rated second only to some off the wall cuban. cuba's cigars have gotten worse and la finca is still excellent. a box of grand fincas, which i like to smoke when i am hitting the slots in vegas because people stay away from toby and i, are 8 1/2 x 52, a two hour smoke, and you can still get a box of 25 for about $30.00. the joyas (size) 6 x 50 were the ones that got a 91 before ca became the lady's home journal for men. same price.